This happens again at Pop Century

[TDC Nala]

In the parents' defense, they don't seem to let 'em run far, if I can tell by the frequency of the door banging.

Once a kid locked a sibling out of the room and the sibling understandably started banging on the door and yelling. Would have thought the parents would open the door and let the kid in right away, but they let him/her pound the door for about 5 minutes.

 

[bicker]

Yes, I understand your point of view, but disturbing is still disturbing, whether it's done intentionally or not. JMO

True, but I understand the nuance that D4D was pointing out: Malicious intention and negligence are worthy of a healthy venting, while complaining about accidental circumstances is much less so. No guest can be expected to do anything about some other guest being woken by normal, expected use of the toilets, for example.

The security latch issue is indicative of a whole class of activity here that works against everyone having a good time: Using hotel facilities in a manner that they're not intended to be used. The security latch is supposed to be used to keep the door closed, not to keep the door open -- the door isn't supposed to be kept open. If folks don't trust their children with keys, or their children aren't responsible enough to enter and leave the room with polite regard for other guests, then the children need to be accompanied by someone who is that responsible. I think the problem is tha many folks don't understand or forget that their vacation is shared with others, all of whom are trying to enjoy their trip in their own way, so it is incumbant on everyone to respect what others are trying to get out of their trip, as much as they would like others to respect what they're trying to get out of their trip.

 

[3lilprincesses]

JMO but I think it's irresponsible to allow your young children leave the hotel room without an adult to watch over them. We did allow our dd's (ages 16 and 14) to go to the food court ahead of us this year; and go off alone in the same park as we were (met back at specific times)!! Hey I'm making progress!! In my opinion, better to be safe than sorry!!!

AMEM TO THAT! you can never be too safe. maybe it's something about having a family of girls?? but everyone should be so protective!!

 

[jeannej]

Oh for crying out loud it isn't spiteful it is convienent and if the lady had a problem, all she had to do was go over there and ask for them to be a bit more quiet. Frankly, the people next door didn't know she was up all night and frankly since this is a vacation destination and kids tend to get up early, they don't know they are bothering anyone because they are oblivious.

But, if it had been my family and she came to my room screaming like a banshee, I would have called security and she would have had a problem as well.

Just because this happens regularly by different families doesn't mean she gets to blast the next family that does it. The the offendee isn't any better than the "offenders" and she may end up in more trouble that she bargained for.

So stop being a martyr and the next time it happens go over to the room and politely ask the parents to stop the practice early in the morning. If they don't then call the front desk and get it taken care of. In other words, act like the grown up you are.


jeannej

 

[disneyjunkie]

Oh for crying out loud it isn't spiteful it is convienent and if the lady had a problem, all she had to do was go over there and ask for them to be a bit more quiet. Frankly, the people next door didn't know she was up all night and frankly since this is a vacation destination and kids tend to get up early, they don't know they are bothering anyone because they are oblivious.

How can anyone not know that the noise would bother others?

It doesn't matter if the people in the other room are trying to sleep or are up and about. Allowing your room door to bang over and over is just plan rude.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

It doesn't matter if you like to spend your vacations at PI staying out until 2 am or getting everyone ready at 6. Inconsideration is inconsideration. If you are trying your best to be quiet and keep any minors under your care quiet, then you're fine. If you are not, that's the problem. Consider the fact that in either situation there are people who paid hundred of dollars for the rooms you are walking past trying to get some sleep who will be equally annoyed at a loud adult coming back from PI and a loud child running around in the morning. In addition, yelling and banging doors are not appropriate ways to show excitement. If I had done that, my mother would have sat me down and explained to me that there are people sleeping only a few feet away and I should find something quieter to do. There are playgrounds at most parks, and board games and tv's.The suggestion about the towel was an excellent one, as that would still allow the children to come and go if they were ready early. I have been a teacher at a summer camp for 3-6 year olds for 7 years. I know how energetic kids can be and I know that it will only get worse if you don't rein them in. Hoping everyone has a wonderful vacation with considerate neighbors of all ages!
Aloha!
Lulu

 

[shopgirl72]

Oh for crying out loud it isn't spiteful it is convienent and if the lady had a problem, all she had to do was go over there and ask for them to be a bit more quiet. Frankly, the people next door didn't know she was up all night and frankly since this is a vacation destination and kids tend to get up early, they don't know they are bothering anyone because they are oblivious.

But, if it had been my family and she came to my room screaming like a banshee, I would have called security and she would have had a problem as well.

Just because this happens regularly by different families doesn't mean she gets to blast the next family that does it. The the offendee isn't any better than the "offenders" and she may end up in more trouble that she bargained for.

So stop being a martyr and the next time it happens go over to the room and politely ask the parents to stop the practice early in the morning. If they don't then call the front desk and get it taken care of. In other words, act like the grown up you are.


jeannej

I think you need more sleep!! Any door-banging going on in your house?
Sh!!! I am trying to sleep!! You are typing too loud, and too harsh!!!!

shopgirl

 

[HaleyB]

I have to say we have the same thing happen at hotels all over the place. I have 3 kids, but they all know it is rude to make noise in a Hotel hall or even be too loud inside the room. We would never slam doors in the morning. But we travel a lot, so we have a lot of experiance with that sort of thing. Some people don't. Their nights at WDW might be the only time the spend in a hotel all year. So if someone is doing this you should point it out, in a nice way. If they don't stop after that you can see if the front desk can help. If we can all behave like adults everything will work out. In WDW and in life kindness is always the right choice.

 

[Stacy's a freak]

Yikes - harsh words goin' 'round here. But I'm happy to learn about the towel-on-the-door-knob trick for future offenders

 

[fsu]

I would like to add remember where you are at: Walt Disney World. You have to expect there is going to be some noise being as this is a major tourist destination. Plus we love the All star resorts and stay there most of the time but they do tend to be a little noiser in our experience than some of the other resorts. We dont mind it at all but I could see how some might. Maybe you should try a different resort?

 

[BunnieGene]

We had the exact door banging experience happen to us at the Grand Californian on a concierge floor...I think it's just kids being excited, and obviously there are going to be excited children at Disney Hotels...excited adults, too

 

[vfb2girls]

One of the best investments I have ever made is a white noise machine. I have used one for years and when my husband and myself travel we always take it with us. In all our years of traveling we have never been bothered by noise regardless of where we stay.

 

[mum4jenn]

One of the best investments I have ever made is a white noise machine. I have used one for years and when my husband and myself travel we always take it with us. In all our years of traveling we have never been bothered by noise regardless of where we stay.

Amen to that!!!! I actually have some cds that play on repeat all night and we take it everywhere we go .My dh works shift work and he uses it also when he has to sleep during the daytime. The cds play rainstorm and ocean surf. I am the type(weird) that can't sleep if it is too noisy OR too quiet but I have always slept like a baby when it is storming or at the beach. The pack came with other cds too but they had crickets chirping which bugged me to death!!LOL!! Maybe you should get something like this as well. It has saved us many hours of misery.

 

[Princess Mommy]

I can remeber this happening years ago- before we had kids- when we stayed at WL too... drove us NUTS! And it wasn't just in the am, it was at night too... But, a quick run to the front desk in the 3rd am we dealt with it stopped all of it, not sure what was said - or if anything was said- but the noise subsided.

Now that we have kids, we have tought them that running up & down in the halls yelling in our resort hotels is unacceptable. No matter what time of day. And slamming doors is plain rude. No matter how old you are or were you are staying.

So stop being a martyr and the next time it happens go over to the room and politely ask the parents to stop the practice early in the morning. If they don't then call the front desk and get it taken care of. In other words, act like the grown up you are

I don't think anyone is being a martyr here- just increasing awareness to those who allow this to happen without realizing it, next time they know.

 

[TDC Nala]

I don't have many hours of misery. I have issues with repeat door slamming and nothing else. Even a white noise machine is not going to drown that out. Folks, just think a bit about the towel trick.

 

[7thdwarf/dopey]

...do you really want them to see the crazy ranting lady in the Mickey Mouse nightshirt?

 

[mum4jenn]

Actually a white noise machine WILL drown out those pesky door bamming noises!! We keep our volume up quite a bit and never hear outside noise once we turn it on.Actually once we were leaving our room the same time as the folks next to us and they were commenting on the "storm last night"....then they said they slept like babies.


Don't knock it unless you have tried it!!!!!

 

[cobbler]

Ok, tell me about this towel trick because it is just not registering in my brain for some reason.

Do you put it on the actual door handle itself? Or the security latch so when the door does shut that is propped open it doesn't bang as loudly??

 

[Sammie]

True, but I understand the nuance that D4D was pointing out: Malicious intention and negligence are worthy of a healthy venting, while complaining about accidental circumstances is much less so. No guest can be expected to do anything about some other guest being woken by normal, expected use of the toilets, for example.

The security latch issue is indicative of a whole class of activity here that works against everyone having a good time: Using hotel facilities in a manner that they're not intended to be used. The security latch is supposed to be used to keep the door closed, not to keep the door open -- the door isn't supposed to be kept open. If folks don't trust their children with keys, or their children aren't responsible enough to enter and leave the room with polite regard for other guests, then the children need to be accompanied by someone who is that responsible. I think the problem is tha many folks don't understand or forget that their vacation is shared with others, all of whom are trying to enjoy their trip in their own way, so it is incumbant on everyone to respect what others are trying to get out of their trip, as much as they would like others to respect what they're trying to get out of their trip.

As always the voice of reason.

As stated we all expect to hear the usual noise of running water, toliets etc. Comes with the territory. Also I think it is fair to say not everyone goes to bed or gets up at the same time, as long as the noise is the reasonable kind, I don't think anyone can realistically complain. Now yelling at your kids or spouse at odd hours is not reasonable, nor as Bicker pointed out using the door latch for something other than it's intended purpose.

Of course as we all know housekeeping is notorious for doing this too.

 

[Disney Doll]

Let's review normal vs. abnormal hotel noises:

Normal
~muted voices
~toilets flushing
~showers running
~a muted TV
~the clang of a housekeeping cart
~a knock on a door

Abnormal
~a hotel door banging every 30 seconds for 15 minutes straight
~screaming at the top of one's lungs in the hall
~a blaring loud TV
~singing in the shower at the top of one's lungs
~incessant pounding on a door

Abnormal noises are annoying whether they occur in the AM or the PM. The OP has every right to be offended by the continuous banging of a door, just as the parents who are allowing their children to bang the door continuously would have every right to be annoyed if the OP came down the hall at 2AM singing at the top of his/her voice, lurching and bumping up against every doorway, and then entered his/her room and turned the TV on full blast.

It is not a diatribe against children. It is a diatribe against irresponsible behavior. If you are an adult, behave responsibly. If you are a parent, teach your children to behave responsibly.